To lighten up the air here are a couple of FAQ about Mercedes, and these i have copied and pasted from my own thread at pakwheels you can see them there as well
some interesting FAQ i found and would like to share iwht you guys, they apply to all models not just w203
such as i heard a good one this morning, be careful on the215 and 230 when using the rodeo mode as the paint can fall off
yes - if your battery's output is less than 12V, it may need recharging or replacing
Yes - if your engine isn't reaching operating temperature it will probably need a thermostat
YES, an auto gearbox oil change is a good idea and money well spent:
YES, a 1998-2001 Mercedes rusts like a 1979 Alfasud.
YES, if it less than 8 years old MB will probably mend the rust for you
YES, a good Independent will be a cheaper way to service your car.
YES, after 2005 most Mercedes are much better than they were before 2005
YES, Nano paint solves most of the rust problems.
YES, the W124 was brilliant and probably better than the W210
NO, The W124 is not rust proof - they do rust - quite a lot actually.
YES, A Mercedes - even a 1998-2002 Mercedes is better than a Saab, Volvo, Vauxhall or Ford of the same age.
YES, a Land Rover product is a lot more unreliable than a Mercedes product of the same age.
YES, generally speaking, it is a good idea to buy a Mercedes
YES, once you have experienced a Mercedes you will probably never buy anything else - certainly not a French or British or Japanese car.
YES the 30 year paint warranty might as well be a 300,000 year warranty for all the chance you have to claim against it.
YES, I'm sorry but you are hooked in now and nothing compares to you... Mercedes, we salute you....your next car will, more than likely, sport a three pointed star on the bonnet.
Oh and yes, the Vaneo is not a Mercedes, it is a Dodge Chrysler Ambulance which mistakenly got fitted with a three pointed star when they ran out of red crosses....
No - is the stock initial answer to a goodwill claim that isnt argued. Go back and argue.
Yes - A service guy saying "it isn't a common fault" simply means "yes it is a common fault but I'm not allowed to admit it".
Yes - that non MB after market bit you're considering will make your car look crap.
Yes - you can fit a command, yes it will cost a lot of money, no it's not really worth it, no it's no better than a tomtom and yes you're going to do it anyway.
Yes - it is your MAF - change it. Get one from Bosch - it's half the price of the dealer.
Yes - the BAS/ABS/ESP warning you're getting IS down to the 8pound brake light switch.
No - We can't agree on what the best tyre for your car is. You'd be as well asking down the pub.
Yes - do change your gearbox oil and filters at 45-60k. No it isn't sealed for life irrespective of what they tell you.
Yes - a toyota is more reliable than a Merc - so don't come on here whinging the point.
No - a toyota isn't as enjoyable to drive, own, look at or anything else for that matter. You only live once and some decisions are best taken with your heart.
Yes- a Mercedes will be break down like any other car.
Yes- it will get fixed, but out of warranty it will cost more
Yes- it did cost more in the first place
Yes- Mercedes did lose their way a few years back and are now attempting to put that right
Yes- nobody knows why they make an R Class either.
Yes- mercedes make buses, coaches, vans and trucks, but BMW make Motorbikes and aircraft engines, and your point is?
Yes - you will get a smile on your face everytime you sit behind the wheel
Yes - you don't have to drive like an idiot anymore to keep up as you're already there
Yes- I do need 2 rear tyre's
ES:- Mercedes Benz cars are all built in Germany- except the ones built in South Africa, USA, Austria, Brazil China etc etc.
YES:- That free cup of coffee the service desk offer you while your invoice is made up will be the most expensive coffee you have ever drunk!
YES:- Its the fuel pump/OVP relay the one with the fuse on top.
NO:- Valeo radiators on early 21 century Mercs are--- the angel of death
YES:- We stopped giving you a full size spare wheel because we are money grabbing b******s
NO:- Dr. Dieter Zetsche is not a former member of Village People
YES:- the first gen A class now passes the "Elk Test" unfortunately we had to remove the suspension to achieve this.
NO:- The W210 front spring perches are not held on with underseal.
YES:- Mercedes supplied engine oil is "special". It must be to cost so much--- what do you mean in comes in 50 gallon drums?
YES:- the new E class coupe is based on the C class chassis.
YES :- Patrick Swayze writes off a lovely SEC in Roadhouse
YES:- The E500 engine was fitted in Porsche's Zuffenhausen plant--and
NO:- You cannot fit the M119 V8 in your W124 230 saloon with the skillfull application of a tub of lard!
YES:- Its the front suspension ball joints-now what was the question?
some more
YES - BMW says: 'you're getting there', whereas Mercedes says: 'you've arrived'.
How about:-
Mercedes never made 3 wheel bubble cars.
Yes: a large proportion of Mercedes drivers have illusions of grandeur
Yes: Chavs do manage to get hold of clapped out C180's and make them look vile with cheap body kits and peel off tinted windows (with bubbles in them)
Yes: most people associate Mercedes owners with wealth
Yes - that clacking sound from your stuck sunroof is knackered drive cables
No - If your engine dies but restarts having cooled down it's not your ECU but most likely the crankshaft sensor.
If it rattles underneath check the exhaust heat shields first - far cheaper to fix and always come loose in the end.
Yes if you only have 2nd gear and reverse your gearbox has resorted to default settings and must be checked immediately.
If your having problems with hot and cold air give those duo valves a little tap first.
Engine wont rev and misfiring badly - look to the MAF its a common fault.
Yes those single windscreen wiper mechanisms do need greasing.
Yes engine mounts do fail and NO pattern parts aren't as good.
And lets be honest that 3 pointed star counts for an extra 20 mpg, at least to your heart if not to your pocket.
YES 203 Do not jump start it follow the advice in the DIY section
Yes 203 It is not the brake light switch when the ABS / ESP light comes on
Yes 203 When the door locking button bounces it wants a new locking motor
ES fuse number 1 is the cigar lighter fuse on a 210 and 2 on the last face lift
Yes if you have off set of 20 and you fit an offset of 50 the car will not go round corners
Yes if you have a 203 and have jumped started it open the kids piggy bank
Yes If you have a red cap on the auto box filler you have not got a dip stick
Yes 21" wheels will give you a bumpy ride after the 16" that you took off
Yes Ebay keys will not work on your car
Yes: 100% On the 230K Engine the Kompressor (Supercharger) has not 'blown' if the MAF is coated in oil. It will be a blockage in lower part engine breather system located under the inlet manifold.
